Nissan Leaf to use US’s first two-way charger after brand approval

Nissan has set out to become a reference brand in the automotive electrical sector, with the US market as one of its main targets. Over there, successfully placed the Nissan Leaf, a model with excellent performance.

This car has been a success not only in the United States, but also in Europe, so it’s no surprise that it is increasingly becoming one of the main choices of consumers when deciding to take home an electrified car.

Now, the Asian brand has announced a new technological breakthrough involving the Nissan Leaf, given that approved the first US bi-directional charger for this vehicle.

The company confirmed that Charger Fermata Energy FE-15 it meets Nissan’s key requirements and has also been tested for compatibility with the 1005 Leaf.

Thus, the car can not only be powered by the charger, receiving energy, but also be able to send the energy stored in the car’s battery back to the grid.

Nissan says the Leaf is the only all-electric passenger car in the US market that can feed electricity into the grid. In this manner, car owners will be able to save money for their local energy company as well as reduce the total cost of vehicle ownership after using the Fermata Energy FE-15 charger.

It should be noted that this new functionality, available in the United States, serves as an ideal ally for fleet companies as the bi-directional charger continuously monitors the building’s electrical loads. In addition, the vehicle’s power can be used where demand is high.

Finally, this new project is in line with Nissan’s plans to electrify its operations, offering sustainable mobility and transportation services. Some time ago, the company introduced the “Ambition 2030” program, under which it hopes to significantly reduce carbon emissions by becoming a leader in the automotive sector.